Friday, June 16, 2017

“Parting is such sweet sorrow.” (William Shakespeare)

As I prepare to retire and leave my beautiful Unity
family, I have been reflecting on that Shakespearean
quote. I am so excited about the next chapter of my
life, and yet there is that bit of sweet sorrow that comes
bubbling up in my consciousness.

We have
been on the path
of spiritual
expansion and
together have
learned the
deeper
understanding of
metaphysics and
divine law. We
have come to
realize that we
live in a sea of
pure positive
potential.
We have been a
spiritual support
for one another—
lifting our vision and holding that higher thought for
peace of mind, happiness, success, health, abundance
and radiant living.

We have come to understand and know that there is
a plan for each of us and that we are totally equipped to
carry out that plan and live in joy. We have been
empowered to reach for the stars and follow God’s
guidance knowing always that we are not alone—that
God loves us, cares for us, guides us and directs us.

We have learned that having a desire is not some far
off wish, but a very real message from our God.
“Desire in the heart is always God tapping at the
door of your consciousness with His infinite supply, a
supply that is forever useless unless there be demand
for it.” (H. Emilie Cady). There is nothing that stands
between us, our heart’s desire, and our greater good.
Our desires already exist in possibilities; the very
reason we have a desire is because God is seeking to
give it to us. “Fear not little flock; for it is the Father’s
good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32).

A wonderful affirmation is:I fear not. It is the Father’s good pleasure to give
me the kingdom (heart’s desire) and it is my good
pleasure to receive and accept it!

Or we may affirm:The serene, calm, trustful Spirit now accomplishes
all the desires of my heart. I rest in peace.
(Charles Fillmore)

Unity of Delray Beach is a pillar of Truth, and
throughout its history has fulfilled its purpose, “to help
and teach mankind to use and prove the eternal Truth
taught by the Master.” (Charles Fillmore). We teach a
spiritually empowered way of living through positive,
practical Christianity.

It has been an extreme honor and great pleasure to
have served as your minister for the past 25 years. So
boldly we proclaim in our departing, “Oh, the places
we will go! The things we will see! The experiences
we will have! We are off to Great Places and Miracles
are to be had!”